Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Italian tiramisu, this dessert combines bright lemon and limoncello with creamy mascarpone and buttery ladyfingers for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup limoncello
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by bringing mascarpone to room temperature and zesting lemons.
- Brew a small pot of strong coffee and let it cool.
- Whip heavy cream with some powdered sugar to soft peaks and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat mascarpone with granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a splash of limoncello. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into a shallow bowl with limoncello mixed with a little coffee, then layer them in a baking dish.
- Spread half the lemon-mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then repeat with another layer.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, dust with lemon zest and garnish with lemon slices or edible flowers.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sponge cookies. Ensure ladyfingers are not soaked too long to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tiramisu, lemon, dessert, Italian, limoncello
